Message-ID: <961230163238_2020376055@emout07.mail.aol.com> Date: Mon, 30 Dec 1996 16:37:12 -0500 From: mailto:EUNSteve@AOL.COM> Subject: Re: Escalating philosophising To: Multiple recipients of list DEVEL-L <mailto:DEVEL-L@AMERICAN.EDU>
In a message dated 96-12-30 09:45:46 EST, mailto:asante@COLIS.COM (Yvonne Sobers) writes:<< My comments relate to the millions of dollars that have been consumed in developmental projects in my country and across the globe, because persons from well-intentioned agencies prejudged people and situations in developing countries. >>
I for one agree completely that millions have been wasted on projects designed by the donors rather than those affected.But, Yvonne, isn't it equally true that millions--even more millions--have been wasted on projects designed by those affected--projects which turned out to be no more successful than those designed by the outsiders, the prejudgers?
In your view, what kind of aid, or help, or expertise, or relationships, or education would be of most use to your country at this moment in its history?
Steve Eskow
Dr. Steve Eskow, President The Electronic University Network 288 Stone Island Road Enterprise, FL 32725 407.321.8770;Fax:407.321.4861 December 30, 1996